Fire Pits in Herndon, VA

Fire Pits for Herndon Homes

A fire pit is often the feature that gets Herndon families back outside once the summer heat breaks. Fall evenings in Northern Virginia are cool and comfortable, and a fire extends patio season from September well into November and again in early spring. Local pros design fire pits as part of the patio or as a separate gathering area, with enough room for chairs, a safe distance from the house, deck and overhanging trees, and a path back to the door.

Wood-burning pits are usually built from segmental block or natural stone with a steel liner, set on a compacted base and capped with bluestone. Gas fire pits and fire tables use a burner, glass or lava media and a gas line run by a qualified fitter, which means no smoke and instant flame. Many projects pair the pit with a curved seat wall, so the seating is built in and the space stays tidy year-round.

HOAs in Franklin Farm, Fox Mill Estates and McNair Farms may have rules for fire features, and local burning rules apply, so check both first. Smaller townhome yards often suit a compact gas fire table better than an open wood fire, since smoke drifts quickly toward close neighbors and decks.